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I have severe anxiety, panic attacks, & flashbacks.tonight they are worse than ever.i took a total of 32mg lorazepam in a 45min period.what do i do now?

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Go to an ER: If you continue to take high doses in brief periods of time, you should go to an er as soon as possible as this is considered an overdose. Talk with your treating providers about adjusting your therapy for your ptsd, anxiety disorders and bipolar disorder.

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Answered 5/12/2016

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